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LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts) Fri Apr 14, 2017, 08:43 PM Apr 2017

What should I plant around clematis growing up my mailbox?

The clematis I planted last year is coming back (I think next year will be a banner year for my clematis) but I am afraid of weedwacking it, so I wanted to plant something around them, but have no idea what? Loriope? bulbs? Hostas? Astibe?

I want them to live in harmony, lol

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What should I plant around clematis growing up my mailbox? (Original Post) LaydeeBug Apr 2017 OP
At the link - sweet peas, lettuce or basil or chives..edible and color.. asiliveandbreathe Apr 2017 #1
I like to put big chunks of broken flowerpot around the crown. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2017 #2
Here are a few ideas WhiteTara Apr 2017 #3
zinnias (direct seed, easy!) - dahlia (ditto) - short lantana....so many choices! NRaleighLiberal Apr 2017 #4
Climbing roses LaydeeBug Apr 2017 #5
Something that will shade the clematis crown where it meets the earth. TygrBright Apr 2017 #6
Iris Chipper Chat Apr 2017 #7

Cracklin Charlie

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2. I like to put big chunks of broken flowerpot around the crown.
Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)
Fri Apr 14, 2017, 08:54 PM
Apr 2017

For protection and shade.

Hosts would be lovely underneath, also

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TygrBright

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6. Something that will shade the clematis crown where it meets the earth.
Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)
Fri Apr 14, 2017, 10:51 PM
Apr 2017

"Head in the sun, feet in the shade
My clematis has got it made."

Depending on how much sun the area gets, some options include nepeta, agastache, achillea (for sun) or hostas, astilbe, convallaria (shade).

Enjoy! Most clematis get along pretty well with other perennials, so long as they have something to climb on.

helpfully,
Bright

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